What is the ICICI Value Strategy Strategy and how has it performed?

ICICI Value Strategy is a Portfolio Management Service (PMS) strategy launched on 28 January 2004, benchmarked against the BSE 500 TRI index. The strategy aims to benefit from the long-term compounding effect by investing in good businesses run by experienced management teams, with a primary focus on large-cap equity and equity-related instruments across the full market capitalisation spectrum. The strategy is managed by Mr. Chockalingam Narayanan and reported a 6-month M2M return of 1.15% against a benchmark return of 6.3% as of 20 August, 2026. The minimum investment for this PMS strategy is ₹50 lakh as per SEBI regulations.

ICICI Value Strategy Strategy Details

The Portfolio Manager follows value style of investing. The Value Strategy defines ‘Value Investing’ as “Good business at reasonable / attractive price” and not mediocre business at a bargain price. The Strategy uses various stock selection parameters while also adhering to the due diligence processes to identify stocks with potential to generate a compounded performance over the long term.

Performance Summary

3 Months returns

Performance M2M -5.4%

Index Benchmark (BSE 500 TRI) 6.3%

Top 5 Sectors Weightage

Ferrous Metals 15.52%
Banks 15.4%
Auto Components 11.81%
Textile 6.48%
Cement 6.05%
others 44.74%

Know About Fund Managers

Mr. Chockalingam Narayanan

Ms Geetika Gupta

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ICICI Value Strategy

What is the benchmark and inception date of ICICI Value Strategy?

ICICI Value Strategy was launched on 28 January 2004 and is benchmarked against the BSE 500 TRI index. The strategy is one of ICICI Prudential longer-running PMS strategies, with over two decades of track record as a Portfolio Management Service.

Who manages the ICICI Value Strategy PMS strategy?

ICICI Value Strategy is managed by Mr. Chockalingam Narayanan .

What sectors does ICICI Value Strategy invest in?

As of 20 August, 2026, the ICICI Value Strategy portfolio is allocated primarily across Ferrous Metals (15.52%), Banks (15.4%), Auto Components (11.81%), Textile (6.48%), and Cement (6.05%), with the remaining 44.74% across other sectors. The strategy primarily invests in large-cap equities but retains flexibility to invest across the full market capitalisation spectrum.

What is the minimum investment for ICICI Value Strategy PMS?

As per SEBI regulations, the minimum investment for Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in India is ₹50 lakh per investor. This threshold applies to all PMS strategies including ICICI Value Strategy. The minimum investment amount is subject to change based on SEBI regulatory notifications.

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